Dive Review of
CHERTAN in
Papua New Guinea/MILNE BAY

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Dive Conditions

None,divers are treated as responsible adults,if the boat was not
moving"the pool was open."  

Rob(thecaptain)is an avid videographer/photographer,the boat has a large
camera table,trained crew,and multiple charging stations(220 and 110).Rob
and Mellita have astounding "eyes",they will dive with you or
allow completely unrestricted diving,solo divings is allowed.  

Overall Rating

  Best macro boat diving in the world!I have spent over six months on the
Chertan in nine years and have never been disappointed,I photographed over
one hundred different Nudibranchs this trip.The crew is well trained,
friendly,and knowledgeable.Rob VanDerLoos,the owner/captain,loves to dive
as much as his guests;his enthusiasm adds to everyones enjoyment of the
charter.
  Diving is usually off the back of the boat,sometimes by dinghy.Macro
dives are usuall muck dives but seamounts with pelagics and crystal clear
water are also visited.Manta Ray station combines Mantas with oustanding
Macro-I shot photos of Coleman's pygmy seahorse here several years
ago.There are no restrictions placed on diving,but safety is not
compromised,a watch is kept day or night(even for 2am solo divers),with a
dinghy always available.Each tank rack has a tank unless someone is
diving-a simple,foolproof method to insure all divers are aboard.Tanks are
filled to 2900-3000 via a huge bank with 2 compressors,no waiting for
refills.There are 2 rinse tanks for cameras and the crew is well trained. 
  The boat is clean with excellent food but the cabins are small with
showers and heads on the main deck. 

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